How To Fix VK187 - Sales order type & is not assigned to a billing type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Sales order type & is not assigned to a billing type

What causes this issue?

The system tried to assign Standard order &V1& to an agreement type (a
rebate agreement, for example). No billing type for the order-related
billing, however, has been assigned to the standard order which you
have chosen. This order type is essential to make a correction or
settlement.

System Response

The system does not allow any further processing with this order type.

How to fix this error?

Either choose another order type or change the order type which you
have already chosen by maintaining in Standard order &V1& the billing
type for the order-related billing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK187 - Sales order type & is not assigned to a billing type ?

  The SAP error message VK187 indicates that a specific sales order type is not assigned to a billing type. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a billing document (like an invoice) for a sales order, but the system cannot find a valid billing type associated with the sales order type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sales order type you are using is not configured in the system to be associated with a billing type.
  Incorrect Sales Order Type: The sales order type may not be intended for billing or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might have affected the standard configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK187 error, you need to ensure that the sales order type is correctly assigned to a billing type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Billing Documents -> Define Billing Types.
  
  
  
  Check Billing Type Assignment:
  
  In the configuration menu, look for the option to assign sales order types to billing types.
  Ensure that the sales order type in question is listed and correctly assigned to a billing type.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Assignment:
  
  If the sales order type is not assigned, you can create a new assignment or modify an existing one.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the billing document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VOTXN to directly access the configuration for sales order types and billing types.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on billing types and their configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the production environment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or customizations affecting the configuration.